Vaping-Associated Pneumothorax: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series
Abstract Background and Objectives: Pneumothorax is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity, leading…
cardiac chest pain
An Unexpected Cause of Chest Pain While Self-Pleasuring: A Ripping Doom Excitement
Abstract Acute aortic dissection (AD) involves the tearing of the aortic intima by shearing forces, resulting in a false lumen,…
Body stuffing during apprehension resulting in distal esophageal impaction: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background: Body stuffing and body packing are two methods of concealing illicit drugs. Body stuffing is defined as the…
Coronary Vasospasm Associated With Synthetic Marijuana Resulting in Transient Electrocardiogram Changes and Troponin Elevation
Abstract Chest pain is a common presentation in the emergency department requiring prompt evaluation and risk stratification to assess for…
A Case Report of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Acute Pancreatitis Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCM) in a Patient With Gallstones Induced Acute Pancreatitis and Cholangitis
Abstract We present a case of a 30-year-old-patient, previously fit and well, with abdominal pain radiating to the back for…
Diagnosis and Management of Functional Chest Pain in the Rome IV Era
Abstract Functional chest pain accounts for about a third of the patients with noncardiac chest pain. It is a very…